Polish Festival Vancouver 2025 – Celebrate Polish Heritage at The Shipyards

The North Shore Polish Association Belweder and the Polish Festival Vancouver Society (PFVS) are thrilled to announce the return of the Polish Festival Vancouver 2025, happening on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Shipbuilders’ Square and The Pipe Shop (115 Victory Ship Way), North Vancouver.

The Polish Festival Vancouver Society (PFVS) was established to focus exclusively on this beloved community event, and for 2025, the festival is a joint effort between Belweder and PFVS, combining decades of community leadership with fresh energy to make this edition bigger and better than ever.

Set against the scenic backdrop of Vancouver’s waterfront, the festival highlights the best of Polish culture and traditions while honouring the contributions of Polish Canadians to British Columbia’s multicultural mosaic. Now in its 11th year, it continues to bridge cultures and generations, welcoming everyone to enjoy authentic experiences from Poland and Eastern Europe. Best of all—admission is free!

📍 Location

Shipbuilders’ Square & The Pipe Shop
115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2

📅 Date & Time

Saturday, September 6, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🎟 Admission

Free entry | Family-friendly | Everyone welcome

🇵🇱 Festival Highlights

• Traditional Polish Cuisine – Pierogies, kielbasa, cabbage rolls, pastries, and Polish beer

• Live Music – Performances by local and international Polish bands and singers

• Folk Dancing – Colourful shows by traditional Polish dance groups and children’s ensembles

• Cultural Exhibitions – Past themes have included tributes to Nicolaus Copernicus and Polish-Canadian history

• Handmade Goods – Crafts, jewelry, T-shirts, and souvenirs

• Children’s Activities – Face painting, balloon twisting, craft stations, and games

• Multicultural Acts – Special performances by Vostok, the Ukrainian Vocal Trio, and more

🌍 A Cultural Experience for All

The Polish Festival Vancouver is more than a celebration—it’s a cultural bridge between communities. Since September was officially declared Polish Heritage Month in British Columbia in 2022, the festival plays a significant role in showcasing the vibrancy of the Polish population, with more than 10,000 people of Polish descent living on the North Shore.

This annual gathering creates a welcoming space where people of all ages and backgrounds can discover and enjoy the richness of Polish traditions, language, food, and community spirit.

👥 Presented by

• North Shore Polish Association Belweder – A non-profit promoting Polish culture, history, and education across Metro Vancouver.

• Polish Festival Vancouver Society (PFVS) – Established to focus exclusively on organizing and growing the Polish Festival as a signature cultural event in British Columbia.

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